Galatasaray vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

AZ Alkmaar have never lost an away European competition match in Turkiye.

Galatasaray are ready to host AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 playoffs stage second leg match. AZ came up with a stunning display in the first leg as they thrashed Galatasaray by a scoreline of 4-1. The visitors will be coming in with a clear advantage here. They have a three-goal lead which makes things very tough for the hosts.

Even though Galatasaray will be at home, they will be under pressure because they are at a disadvantage here. The hosts secured a win in their last league game which will surely give them some confidence. They will have to play some attacking football and will look to not concede any more goals in the second leg.

AZ Alkmaar will be coming in very confident as they have a three-goal cushion. Even if they defend well without scoring any goals they are going to get through.

Kick Off:

• Location: Istanbul, Turkey
• Stadium: RAMS Park
• Date: Thursday, February 20
• Kick-Off Time: 23:15 IST/ 17:45 GMT/ 12:45 ET/ 09:45 PT
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• VAR: In use

📸 Galatasarayımız, UEFA Avrupa Ligi Play-Off Turu’nda AZ Alkmaar ile oynayacağı rövanş maçının hazırlıklarına başladı. 🦁 #GSvAZ #UEL pic.twitter.com/C4fax9AcMm

— Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) February 18, 2025

Form:

Galatasaray: W-W-W-L-W

AZ Alkmaar: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

The Nigerian striker will be looking to pull off a stunning display in the second leg. Victor Osimhen was not a part of the squad in the first leg which is one of the reasons that they are at a big disadvantage here. Osimhen is known for netting in goals.

He is his team’s top goal scorer in the Turkish league this season. The Nigerian striker has also scored five goals in six matches for his side in the UEFA Europa League this season.

Huge win with Osimhen scoring a brace 😮‍💨#RİZvGS pic.twitter.com/c5AEklkquW

— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) February 17, 2025

Sven Mijnans (AZ Alkmaar)

The Dutch midfielder opened the scoring for AZ Alkmaar in the first leg. Sven Mijans is also the top goal scorer for his side in the UEL this season. He will look to come up with linkup plays with his fellow teammates that might trouble their opponents. The 24-year-old will be looking to control the midfield so that the hosts don’t get many chances to get through.

Match Facts

• Galatasaray have scored three-plus goals in each of their last five UEFA Europa League matches at home.
• They are yet to win a match against AZ Alkmaar across all competitions.
• This will only be the third meeting between Galatasaray and AZ Alkmaar.

Galatasaray vs AZ Alkmaar: Betting Tips and Odds

• AZ Alkmaar to win @19/5 Bet MGM
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 betfair
• Victor Osimhen to score @7/2 skybet

Injury and Team News

Mauro Icardi, Ismail Jakobs and Yunus Akgun will not be in action for the hosts Galatasaray. Kaan Ayhan will not be available as he received a red card in the first leg.

AZ Alkmaar will be without the services of Sem Westerveld, Ruben van Bommel and Ibrahim Sadiq because of their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Galatasaray won: 0

AZ Alkmaar won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Galatasaray predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Muslera (GK); Cuesta, Bardakci, Kutlu; Sallai, Demirbay, Sara, Jelert; Mertens; Osimhen, Yilmaz

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Owusu-Oduro (GK); Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Koopmeiners, Clasie; Poku, Mijnans, Lahdo; Parrott

Match Prediction

AZ Alkmaar are likely to get to the next stage of the UEL this season by defeating Galatasaray in the second leg as well.

Prediction: Galatasaray 2-3 AZ Alkmaar

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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